Barbara Brutt's Blog
November 28, 2022
3 Aerial Arts Resources for Aerialists
If you’ve been bit by the circus bug, then you know what it is to want to improve yourself outside of class and IN class for your own aerial achievements. I love the aerial arts, and I’ve been training aerial silks since 2016. As I’ve begun to develop myself more as an aerialist and as...
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November 14, 2022
An Asexual Romance Novel You Should Read
A great Asexual Romance novel that you should read is called The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann. The main character and a secondary character both identify as asexual (aces), and this novel shares a lot of their back story as well as their present-day romances. Author Claire Kann wrote a strong, outspoken main character in...
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October 4, 2022
Audiobook Cover Reveal: Teal Paisley Tights
Audiobooks changed my road trips for the better, and now I’m so thrilled to share the new audiobook cover for Teal Paisley Tights! So now, you can road trip with Jadyn and all her friends! The audiobook of Teal Paisley Tights is still in production, but I’ll keep you looped in for when the book...
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September 27, 2022
Pittsburgh’s White Whale Books & Coffee
The White Whale Books & Coffee is a lovely bookstore completely dedicated to books, coffee, and sweets. What could be better? If you’re in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and you’d love to have a quick trip to a bookstore, White Whale Books & Coffee is the place to go. Bloomfield is a quaint neighborhood with a number...
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September 20, 2022
Cover Reveal: Take a Right at the Mistletoe AUDIOBOOK
I never knew I’d love audiobook so much, but surprise! They are often the soundtrack to my life, and now, I’m so pumped to share that my Christmas novella will be joining the audiobook shelves! And this meant a new cover! Each and every holiday season at Vienna’s Christmas market, Matilda bakes confections for holiday...
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September 13, 2022
Clean Romances Do Relationship Better
Do you believe that Clean Romances do RELATIONSHIP better? When I was discussing what clean romances do that readers enjoy so much, a few readers shared that they believe that clean romances do relationships better than spicy romances.* So let’s talk about WHY Clean Romances Do Relationships Better! Clean Romances Do Relationship Better A big...
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September 6, 2022
9/11 Book Recommendation: The Only Plane in the Sky
I remember 9/11. Many of us do, and then there’s another generation growing up who don’t remember this day like I do. It’s a wild realization, but each generation has its own traumas. If you’re looking to step back into 9/11, I highly recommend this book, specifically as an audiobook listen! 9/11 Book Recommendation: The...
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August 23, 2022
Clean Romances Do Storytelling Better
While a Clean Romance is clearly about two characters falling in love, a great Clean Romance prioritizes a story that highlights the love story as well as another aspect of the main character’s growth. The stories can’t just be about sex because Clean Romances don’t step into that territory. This means that a novel-length Clean...
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August 16, 2022
Book Review: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
When a friend recommended Iron Widow to me, I didn’t know what to expect. It wasn’t my normal fare of reading, but I do love a book recommendation, and WOW, this book did not disappoint. It boasts compelling characters, a fascinating storyline, and a few surprises along the way. For those who prefer clean readers,...
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August 9, 2022
Clean Romances Do Kisses Better
Have you ever read or experienced a kiss that made your toes curl? What was it about that kiss that made it so very good??? Was it the attraction? The emotional intimacy? Last week, we talked about how clean romances do sexual tension better, and it got me thinking about how Clean Romances Do Kisses...
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